VOLUME 106 ISSUE 121 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 Today We Inform. You Decide.Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida Switching utility providers may not be possible for cityCounty commissioners wanted to switch from GRU, pg 5. New smartphone application gaining popularityDraw Something was released in February, pg 8. Florida fell Tuesday to top-seeded Baylor in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. See story, page 13. CLARE LENNON and SAMANTHA SHAVELLAlligator Staff WritersAt Tuesdays Senate meeting, Katie Waldman was accused of unethical behavior and recited a prepared utes later to a round of applause. Waldman will chair Student Senates Allocations Committee, which oversees money given to Student Government-funded student organizations. Waldman got the job after each senator voiced a yes or no vote. She was met with a round of applause from her Unite Party peers when she was approved 56-21. Several senators drew attention to the fact that Waldman was with former Senate President Pro Tempore Jason Tiemeier when he threw away several hundred copies of The Independent Florida Alligator. The pair were campaigning together for the Unite Party. Tiemeier named Waldman as his companion in a March 12 Alligator guest column. Students Party Sen. Morgan Vollrath asked Waldman why she didnt come forward about Tiemeiers role, originally denied. Contrary to any implication, I didnt do it, she said. I counseled Jason not to do it. He agreed. I thought I acted very responsibly. She repeated that as Vollrath and Minority Leader Sen. Carly Wilson asked her about her involvement and why she didnt speak up. After the meeting, Waldman said she had no comment on why she remained silent about the incident. She said she kept repeating the statement because it best sums up the event. Waldman has been a member of the Rules and Ethics and Allocations committees for about a year. Unite Party senators asked Waldman only about her Senate experience. Waldman joined the Allocations Committee in May 2011. It handles Journalist gives insight into Florida legislatureHe discussed Gov. Scott and tensions in the legislature, pg. 3. 85 /61 FORECAST 2 OPINIONS 6 CLASSIFIEDS 9 CROSSWORD 11 SPORTS 13 THE CENTER MAY OPEN JULY 1. ADRIANNA PAIDASAlligator WriterA former hotel, once a sanctuary for travelers, may soon be a safe haven for people seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. UF&Shands plans to turn a vacant Residence Inn, located at 4001 SW 13th Street near Williston Road, into a drug and alcohol abuse treatment center. It is expected to attract patients from across the nation and bring more jobs to the county. The project will cost UF&Shands between $3 million and $4 million, which includes the purchase of the building and renovations. If the Alachua County Commission allows for the rezoning of the property, UF&Shands will turn the building into a long-term living treatment center that will house up to 120 people. If the county rezones the property for medical facilities within the next month, the center will open on July 1. A public hearing during a meeting of the Alachua County Planning Commission about the rezoning will be held at 6 p.m. today in Room 209 of the Alachua County Administration Building. expected to be similar to the world-renowned Betty Ford Treatment Center in California, which has been home to drugand alcohol-addicted celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Johnny Cash. The new facility will create up to 18 jobs.New rehab center would draw national patientsSEE REHAB, PAGE 4ON CAMPUS MICHAEL SCOTT DAVIDSONAlligator Contributing WriterUniversity researchers and Gainesville businesses have united to get residents talking about science. dining room Tuesday evening for a discussion on Florida archaeological discoveries. The talk was the fourth Science Cafe hosted by the Florida Museum of Natural History. Museum-hosted community talks have been gaining popularity nationwide, combining informal discussions about science with the relaxing atmosphere of restaurants and pubs, said Leeann Bright, marketing and public relations coordinator for the Florida Museum of Natural History. Two Gainesville restaurants and a handful of researchers at UF have donated their restaurant space and expertise for the event. The donations advance the museums goal of bringing the community together to discuss historical and academic topics. The programs purpose isnt to get people in the door but to get audience members talking about what they learned over the course of the presentation and discussion, said Amanda Harvey, an education assistant at the museum. Sometimes a lot of people put numbers as a way to measure success, she said, but I really think its the level of engagement of participants. Numbers havent been a problem for the Science Cafes either. The museum overin January and again Tuesday.Museum-hosted science talks a big draw in GainesvilleJohn McLaughlin / AlligatorNewly elected allocations chairwoman Sen. Katie Waldman sits with Unite Party spokeswoman Sen. Christina Bonarrigo in the Student Senate meeting Tuesday night. Student Senate approves all committee nominationsSEE MUSEUM, PAGE 4 Sometimes a lot of people put numbers as a way to measure success, but I really think its the level of engagement of participants.Amanda Harveyeducation assistant at the museumSEE SENATE, PAGE 4Tiemeier

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News Today Subscription Rates: One Semester (Fall or Spring) $18 Summer Semester $10 Two Semesters (Fall or Spring) $35 Full Year (All Semesters) $40The Independent Florida Alligator is a student newspaper serving the University of Florida, pubThe Alligator The Alligator is The Alligator VOLUME 106 ISSUE 121 ISSN 0889-2423 The Alligator The Alligator 2, ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 TODAYFORECAST WHATS HAPPENING?Mind, Body and Food Fair Today, noon to 3 p.m. Plaza of the Americas In celebration of Womens History Month, Womens Affairs Cabinet and the Womens Student Association will host a tabling fair on Plaza of the Americas. The event will feature about 15 campus organizations with activities and games for participants. Food will be provided. Collaborating with Strangers workshop Today, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Library West, third floor InfoCommons Unmask creative potential, find quick ways to make longterm connections and turn small talk into big ideas. The workshop connects students and faculty on campus during three-minute speed meetings. The workshop is sponsored by the George A. Smathers Libraries. Information and registration can be found at www. uflib.ufl.edu/pio/CoLAB/ home.html Institute of Black Culture presents Bronx Princess Today, 6 p.m. Institute of Black Culture The Institute of Black Culture will show the documentary Bronx Princess, which details 17-year-old Rockys jour ney as she leaves her mother in New York City to reunite with her father, a chief in Ghana, West Africa. If you have any questions regarding the film or the IBCinema series, contact Dr. Johnson at johnj@multicultural.ufl.edu. Radical About Christ Bible Study Today, 6:15 p.m. Matherly 151 Join Radical About Christ in Summer Job and Internship Fair Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reitz Union Colonnade Employers in attendance will represent the city of Gainesville, the state of Florida and the rest of the nation offering part-time and full-time summer jobs and internships. Participants will have oppor tunities to deliver resumes, ask questions and interact with employers. Open to UF students and alumni only. For more information, visit www. crc.ufl.edu/summerjob. Got something going on? Want to see it in this space? Send an email with Whats Happening in the subject line to emorrow@alligator. org. To ensure publication in the next days newspaper, please submit the event before 5 p.m. Please model your submissions after above events. Improperly formatted Whats Happening submissions may not appear in the paper. Press releases will not appear in the paper.CLARIFIC ATIONIn Tuesdays edition of the Alligator, it was reported that bookshelves at Books Inc. were being sold for $200. Doublesided bookshelves are being sold for $200 and single-sided bookshelves are being sold for $100. Bible study with the topic He say! She say! But what does GOD say? Messiahs Mansion Today to Saturday North Lawn Messiahs Mansion, a lifesize reconstruction of the Hebrew wilderness taber nacle, will be on the North Lawn through Saturday. Visitors can engage in hands-on, guided tours of the sanctuary and experience how the hope of the ancient Semitic people transcends all through Messianic fulfillment. Tour dates and hours are Sundays and weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Art of Google Books Today to April 3 Reitz Union, second floor gallery Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reception March 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Art of Google Books by Krissy Wilson is an image curation blog that values adversaria chronicled in book digitization. The aim of the project is twofold: to recognize book digitization as re-photography and to promote the signs of use that accompany these texts as wor thy of study and exhibition. For more information, visit www.theartofgooglebooks. tumblr.com/exhibit.PARTLY CLOUDY 84/60 THUNDER STORMS 85/61 PARTLY CLOUDY 86/60 THUNDER STORMS 81/60 PARTLY CLOUDY 83/56 SUNDAY SATURDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 ALLIGATOR, 3 KRISTEN MORRELLAlligator Contributing WriterTension in the Florida Legislature and the ineffective in Tallahassee, political journalist Steve Bousquet said Tuesday. Bousquet, who works for the Tampa Bay Times and has covered state government for more than two decades, provided insight about the 2012 Florida legislative session for a crowd of about 40 people at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. He also talked about his many encounters with Gov. Rick Scott, the sixth Florida governor Bousquet has covered dur ing his career. He attributed Scotts low popularity to the fact that hes not making a personal connection with Floridians. Bousquet said its very important for people to feel they know the governor in a state as big as Florida. Bousquet also suggested that Scott is out of touch with the needs of Floridians, particularly with regard to the education system. You can run as an outsider, Bosquet said, but you cant govern the state as an outsider. Bousquet also talked about the many projects discussed by the legislature at the session that Scott may veto. The local projects, some feel, should be paid for with local taxes. Your Alachua County tax dollars could pay for a regatta in Sarasota, he said. Bousquet said every governor battles with the legislature, even if the majority of congressmen are from his same party. Very few students showed up to Bousquets talk, contrary to predictions they would appear and raise the debate about possible tuition increases. Emma K. Humphries, a civic scholar at the Bob Graham Center, said that is exactly why she believes the legislature could get away with raising tuition and decreasing funding for higher education. They arent being held accountable to students, Humphries said. They dont have to answer to students because students arent the ones writing to them or showing up to vote. She encourages students to be more active in issues so they can have a bigger voice in Tallahassee. Alex Catalano / Alligator StaffPolitical journalist Steve Bousquet listens to questions from audience members on Tuesday at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. ON CAMPUSVeteran political journalist gives insight into Florida legislature You can run as an outsider, but you cant govern the state as an outsider.Steve Bousquetpolitical journalist

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About 60 people attended Februarys talk. We already have some RSVPs for the next one, Harvey said. The Florida Museum of Natural About 125 people attended a disseafood at the museum. planned for this semester after the The Warehouse Restaurant and tions to ask the presenter. Both restaurants provide shortmeal. museum for the use of their buildWere happy to donate the room The museum doesnt spend money at The Warehouse Restaurant and Earth. 4, ALLIGATOR Alex Catalano / Alligator StaffUF&Shands plans to turn a vacant Residence Inn, located at 4001 SW 13th St., into a drugand alcoholabuse treatment center. The project will cost UF&Shands between $3 million and $4 million and will also treat eating disorders. Center meant to make recovery better experiencepatients are treated at the site but from Meridian Behavioral Healthmake this a treatment area, said from both establishments on the Williston Road. ment Department. tients than a nearby hotel or motel? Within a half-mile radius of the Alford. We need it. This area needs it. Contact Adrianna Paidas at apaidas@alligator.org. REHAB, from page 1 MUSEUM, from page 1About 60 attended Februarys talk, next event to be April 17Unite senators supported Waldman based on one mistake. He later said that he had mittee. She told Jason Tiemeier not to do it, Bonar do. Contact Clare Lennon at clennon@alligator.org and Samantha Shavell at sshavell@alligator.org. SENATE, from page 1 RELEVANT COMMITTEES Replacement and Agenda Committee Recommends committee seats and re placement senators and assembles agenda Chairman: Logan Harrison, Unite Party Allocations Committee Oversees money for SG-funded organiza tions and transfer of reserve funds Chairwoman: Katie Waldman, Unite Party Rules and Ethics Committee Reviews the absences of senators, enforces requirements, collects voting records and investigates the conduct of any a senators expulsion Chairwoman: Lauren Verno, Unite PartyAlligator Staff This will provide them with a recovery campus and a much nicer experience.Scott Teitelbaummedical director of the center

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 ALLIGATOR, 5 THE MAN WAS ARRESTED BY GPDS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT MONDAY AFTERNOON. TYLER JETTAlligator Staff WriterDuring an argument with his ex-girlfriend, a Gainesville man shattered the womans car window, police said. Hours later, he tried to break into her house. Gainesville Police arrested Christopher C. White, 29, of 2006 NW 55th Ave., Monday on charges of criminal mischief, burglary and stalking. He did not return a message from the Alligator seeking comment. Candice N. Moberly, 30, broke up with White on Saturday, ending a relationship that lasted more than a year. When Moberly left her house Saturday night, White was waiting for her, according to an arrest report. Moberly drove to the Miller Ale House, located at 3950 SW Archer Road. White followed. After parking, Moberly stayed in her car with the door locked, but White pulled one of the cars door handles until it broke. Moberly lowered her window slightly so the two could talk. White wanted the window lowered more, so he tried to push it down. Instead, he shattered it, according to police. When Moberly threatened to call police, White drove away in his Jeep Liberty. Det. Bruce Ferris called White, but he would not answer. Ferris showed up at Whites house, but he wasnt home. From 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday, White called Moberly 27 times. When she didnt answer his calls, White went to her house, located at 2701 NW 23rd Blvd. He tried to sneak in through her bedroom window, but Moberly saw him. He then ran to her back door, according to police. White demanded Moberly talk to him. Moberly cracked open her back door, and White pushed his way in. Moberly told police White believed another man was staying with her. He searched the tually, Moberly pushed White out the door, GPD Sgt. Joe Raulerson said. She then called 911. Members of the GPD Domestic Violence Unit drove to Whites house Monday afternoon and arrested him when he arrived at about 4:30 p.m. White was charged with two counts of battery in November, according to police, but entered into an agreement with those charges pardoning him as long as days arrest violates Whites part of that agreement. Contact Tyler Jett at tjett@alligator.org.Man charged with shattering car window, breaking in to exs house SHELBY WEBBAlligator WriterThe Alachua County Commissions hopes to switch from Gainesville Regional Utilities to another utility provider got a reality check from County Attorney David Wagner. In a memo dated March 14, Wagner told the commission that staying with the city utility provider may be the best option, even though utility bills for countyowned buildings will jump due to a plan to receive energy from a new wood-burning power plant. In my opinion, while it is legally possible to solicit proposals for electric utility services from another provider, Wagner wrote, it is not certain that such solicitation would be successful. The commission voted unanimously in February to research the cost of switching to another energy supplier after learning that GRUs new biomass plant would increase the countys bill. Charlie Jackson, Alachua County facilities manager, told commissioners in February that GRUs biomass contract would cause the countys utility bill to rise by about $200,000 a year starting in 2014, up from the current $3 million. County Commissioner Lee Pinkoson told the Alligator in February that he analyzed electricity costs in other counties and said companies such as Progress Energy, which provides most of UFs energy, and Clay Electric Co-op would be possible options. Katie Weitekamp, GRU spokeswoman, said new costs would have come anyway, regardless of fuel type. Any new generation will bring new costs, she said, whether its biomass, wind or solar. The commission asked Wagner for his legal opinion on the switch. He found some obstacles. First, GRU would have to agree to change its service area remove countyowned facilities from the designated area. GRU is allowed to block other utility companies from accessing its service area or charge a fee for using its utility lines. The Florida Public Service Commission, which the Florida legislature created to facilitate utility ser vices, would also have to approve the changes to make sure that the chosen utility providers area of service would include county-owned buildings. The Public Service Commission would only be able to approve the changes if they did vided, among other stipulations. Despite the countys wish to switch providers, Weitekamp said the new biomass plant would help the county longterm. She said the company that is building the biomass plant is a private business, so county that will offset the new costs. For citizens, Weitekamp said GRU has programs to help people use less energy, which she said will help keep their energy bills affordable. Contact Shelby Webb at swebb@alligator. org.Switching utility providers may not be possible for cityWagner

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Reader responseVote or post a message at www.alligator.orgThe views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator .The Alligator will be withheld if the writer shows just cause. We reserve the right to edit for length, grammar, style and libel. Send letters to letters@alligator.org, bring them to 1105 W. University Ave., or send them to P.O. Box 14257, Gainesville, FL 32604-2257. Columns of about 450 words about original topics and editorial cartoons are also welcome. Questions? Call 352-376-4458. Column EditorialWEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG/OPINIONS Joey Flechas EDITOR Emily Morrow MANAGING EDITOR Justin Hayes OPINIONS EDITORTodays question: Do you play Draw Something?120 TOTAL VOTES48% YES 52% NOMondays question: Do you ride the bus more than you drive? Marketplace of IdeasHigh school students deserve free speechW Cheaters lessen value of all UF degreesR Abdul Zalikha is a biology and English junior at UF. His column appears on Wednesdays. Abdul Zalikhaopinions@alligator.org

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 ALLIGATOR, 7 Like many Alligator readers, I have been bar the median starting salary at James Gibson is a math and statistics major at UF.Tuition increases could pay offGuest column S mad Mossadegh, relations The Ayatollah Khamenei two Iranians were arrested a British novelist and assassiThis allowed the governminorities and treat homoWhile war between Isthe harsh reality is that Iran hasnt shown the internationRichard Vieira is a political science junior and Jikky Thankachan is a microbiology freshman at UF.Iranian government should not be trusted with power of having nuclear weaponsGuest columnRichard VieiraSpeaking Out James GibsonSpeaking Out Students should come to Student Senate meetings Jenna Goldman Vice President, Students PartyLetter to the Editor

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8, ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012Screenshot pulled from Draw SomethingA user guesses the word computer from a drawing in the app Draw Something, which has been downloaded about 35 million times from the iTunes Store. FREE AND PAID VERSIONS OF THE GAME ARE AVAILABLE. CHRIS ALCANTARAAlligator Contributing WriterThe game is simple. Youre given a word, an empty canvas and a partner. There are no time limits or penalties. Its just you and your inner Picasso. Draw Something is the latest game to take the iPhone and Android application world by storm. With about 35 million downloads, the game has surpassed other mobile apps, including Words With Friends and Angry Birds, according to the iTunes Store. OMGPOP Inc., a New York-based social gaming company, began developing the game in September. Joseph Alminawi, OMGPOP community director, said the companys development team used player feedback from Draw My Thing, a similar online drawing game, as a foundation to create Draw Something. Alminawi did not comment on the games development costs. released two versions of the game: a 99-cent version and a free version, which is supported by advertisements. Alminawi said word-of-mouth and the games ability to spark creativity helped increase its popularity in the past month. No one has ever really created this outlet for expression, he said. Its less about the game and more about communication. Alminawi said the company works to keep players interested in the game by using a word bank relevant to everyday life. We never want the experience to be stale, he said. Celebrity names, including NBA star Jeremy Lin, actor Tom Hanks and singer-songwriter Lady Gaga have appeared as drawing subjects. Alminawi said the game will also start featuring words for special events. Katniss, for example, will appear this week in anticipation of The HunAs the game accumulates fans, the company will add new features, including player chat rooms and the ability to save pictures, Alminawi said. Andrew Johnson has been playing Draw Something on his iPhone every day since Spring Break. Its pretty addicting, the 19-yearold biology freshman said. The game makes you take a creative angle on how to communicate without words. Although Draw Something is limited to the iPhone and Android, others are trying to not miss out. Johnsons twin brother, Andre, has a Windows phone, but that doesnt stop him from playing against his friends. Whenever I hear my brothers phone go off, I make sure to get a hold of it so I can get a turn, the 19-yearold microbiology freshman said.New smartphone application gaining popularity THE ASSOCIATED PRESSTALLAHASSEE Gov. Rick Scott told protesters demanding an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of a black teenager by a neighborhood watch captain that the case will be handled properly. About 50 people led by a group of lawyers walked into Scotts lobby Tuesday to deliver a letter and ask to speak with the governor. They applauded when Scott unexpectedly stepped out of his The group wants the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to take over the investigation of 17-year-old Trayvon Martins death last month in Sanford. George Zimmerman claims he shot Martin in self-defense and hasnt been charged. Scott said FDLE will continue to assist Sanford police in the investigation, cy will make sure that if Zimmerman did something wrong, he wont get away with it.Gov. Scott expects justice in unarmed teens deathON CAMPUS SARAH LOFTUSAlligator Contributing Writertion will dedicate a month to raising awareness about the daily oppression Palestinians face. events in honor of Palestinian Solidarity ed a week to the cause. The third event will take place tonight at Josh Ruebner, the national advocacy dicupation, will speak about Americas role in American performance poet and human rights activist, will perform poems about Palestine, justice and coexistence. Before his performance, students will have the chance to read poetry related to the issue. president, said the goal is to show that coexistence is possible. The group wants to show that Palestinians and Israelis need equal rights, he said. Peace is possible, but only with real justice, said the 22-year-old food science and human nutrition senior. ing of a documentary about how American media is biased in its portrayal of the IsraelThe second event was an exhibit and rally. The group brought in a 24-foot-wide and 8-foot-tall wall with messages and statistics about how much money America gives Israel every year. The group chanted phrases such as, From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free, to promote its message that Palestinians and Israelis should have equal rights. Tina said he feels it his duty to spread the word about Palestinian injustice because he lives in a place where he can voice his opinions. Some of his family members live in Palestine. This is the least I can do, he said. I am the voice for them.UF organization dedicates month to Palestine KATHERINE HAHNAlligator Contributing Writer crowds and laughter at the opening ceremony of Pride Awareness Month on Monday night. Sporting a patterned jacket and his trademark mustache, Waters shared anecdotes about his life with about 500 people in the ReDuring a Q&A session, students asked Waters about his artistic inspiration. One wanted advice about coming out. I thought he gave a lot of info, but in a way that was really funny, said 19-year-old psychology sophomore Ashley Smith of Santa Fe College. Fans were able to interact with Waters dur ing a meet-and-greet following his talk. Psychology sophomore Olivia DeMonte, 19, said Waters statement that it doesnt matter who you love resonated with her. Santa Fe College English senior Rafael Ramos, 21, said he walked out of the ballroom feeling prouder about his sexuality. Waters said the current spotlight on the queer culture, including the gay-marriage debate, makes this an ideal time for people to explore their sexual preferences. Theres a gay character on every television show, and every family has met a gay person, so its much more out in the open, he said. Someday there will be no pride festivals, he said, because queer culture will be fully integrated into the mainstream. At the event, Craig Lowe, Gainesvilles advances in making the city a safer place for LGBT people. tainment and Accent Speakers Bureau. With his characteristic humor, Waters explained why having friends with different sexual preferences keeps things interesting. Who wants to hear everyones worst night if theyre the same?Filmmaker draws crowds, laughs as he speaks of his life Theres a gay character on every television show, and every family has met a gay person, so its much more out in the open.John WatersHe spoke at Pride Awareness Months opening ceremonyScott Peace is possible, but only with real justice.Mohammad Tinapresident of Students for Justice in Palestine at UF

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 WWW.ALLIGATORSPORTS.ORG Freshman pitcher Johnny Magliozzi helped Florida avoid a midweek stumble against Samford on Tuesday. See story, page 15. Tebow-maniaWhere do you want to see former Gators quarterback Tim Tebow end up assuming the Denver Broncos trade him? Vote online at alligatorSports.org. JOE MORGANAlligator Staff Writer For the second time in coach Amanda Butlers tenure, the nations top-ranked team has ended the Gators season. Florida lost to eventual national champion Connecticut in the 2009 NCAA Tournament. On Tuesday, UF fell to overall No. 1 seed Baylor 76-57 in Bowling Green, Ohio. UFs last seven appearances in The Big Dance have ended with deand play disciplined defense at the same time those things didnt all happen, assistant coach Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick said. Fight hapdefense did not. The Gators (20-13) remained competitive with the Bears (36-0) in late scoring surge and holding Naito a uncharacteristic slow start. Griner, who scored a game-high 25 points, went scoreless for more than 12 minutes to start the game. The 6-foot-8 junior center did not attempt a shot until 10:18 mark and failed to score until there was 8:18 Our defensive gameplan discourage the pass from going in (to Griner), Butler said. We didnt some scheme for how well guard just frankly not what weve done all year. lors Kimetria Hayden hit a shot 15-point lead, their largest of the game up to that point. Then, Florida responded with a from Andrea Vilaro Aragones. The stretch helped the Gators cut the time trailing the Bears 35-26. UF has scored since a 75-59 loss to I felt like we [were] in the game still, senior guard Deana Allen AP PhotoSeniors Azania Stewart, Jordan Jones and Deana Allen embrace follow ing their season-ending NCAA Tournament loss to Baylor on Tuesday. Undefeated Baylor too much for UF JOHN BOOTHEAlligator Staff Writer For nearly a week, the West region of the NCAA Tournament was a tease. After two rounds in Omaworks from Florida facing a team with a similarly potent offense and frenzied pace in the early rounds never came. Instead, a second-round upset of second-seeded Misity of such a matchup, leaving the No. 7 seed Gators to easily dictate the speed and wins against 10th-seeded Vir ginia and No. 15 seed Norfolk State. Heading into the Sweet coach Billy Donovan hinted No. 3 seed Marquette has proven this season it can run with and pressure anyone. Theyve got great speed and quickness, Donovan said. People might look at their size and say theyre unI think theyre a great offenan attack team and they push The Golden Eagles sprinted through the regular season as the Big Easts most potent scoring offense at 75.9 points per game, fueled in large part fulland half-court pressure. Jae Crowder, the conference player of the year, Marquette forces 8.7 steals per game 12th-most in the nation and has scored 38 points off 33 two wins in the tournament against No. 14 seed BYU and Crowder, who averages 17.6 points and ranks 10th in the nation at 2.5 steals per game, snagged a total of sevTheyre a quick-reacting team, Donovan said. Takany game important, ly against them with the way they play they certainly manufacture a and tips and steals. While the Gators have alcome in the NCAA Tournament. Florida gave possession away 12 times last Friday against Virginia and 13 times two days later while playing Norfolk State. Donovan pointed to fresh-Florida prepping for fast-paced Marquette TOM GREENAlligator Staff Writer in practice during his freshman season. England Patriots. It aint go too good, Gillislee said. While the 5-foot-11, 201-pound senior runing pass protection followed him into game snaps in games. As a junior last season, Gillislee was Flor carries compared to Chris Raineys 171 and Jeff Demps 98. He was used predominantly in pass protection. The hardest part, he said, was having to pick up pass-rushers and then releasing into a route. came easier to Gillislee, he also admitted to snap and at the snap when the pass-rush was coming from other positions, like safeties and pass protection at Deland High, was having to Notebook: Gillislee believes pass-protection issues behind himSEE W-HOOPS, PA GE 14 SEE HOOPS, PA GE 14 SEE FOOTBALL, PA GE 16Donovan Manning joins Broncos, Tebow now in limbo UF Fo otball Poll ResultsHow far can Florida advance in the NCAA Tournament? 35% CHAMPIONSHIP 32% ELITE EIGHT 23% FINAL FOUR 9% S WEET 1674 total votes

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said. I felt like we hung in there in After the break, Griner came art in the paint, catching a pass from to open up a 41-28 lead. the rim, she became just the second woman to ever dunk in the NCAA Tournament. Stewart said. I think we bounced Griner came close to a doubledouble with nine rebounds, and she rebounds. well on the offensive glass thanks to from Deana Allen. UF grabbed 24 offensive boards, recording an offensive rebounding percentage of 48 percent; the Gators led the Southeastern Conference As a result, Florida outscored in the second half. gled to overcome foul trouble and poor shooting, which led to a 24-offree-throw line. UF earned its 10th personal foul of the second half at the 10:29 mark, Madu committed an off-ball foul on The loss marks the end of the calen, Jones, Madu, Stewart and Lanita with 20 wins, the second-highest towalk out of here with our shoulders Contact Joe Morgan at joemorgan@ alligator.org 14, ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012AP PhotoFlorida center Azania Stewart (13) and guard Deana Allen defend 6-foot-8 Baylor center Brittany Griner during Floridas 76-57 loss in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday. Griner second woman to dunk in tourney W-HOOPS, from page 13AP PhotoFreshman guard Brad Beal (23) gets tangled up with Norfolk State forward A.J. Rogers and guard Brandon Wheeless while driving to the basket in UFs third-round win Sunday. Donovan looking for better decision-making from Beal decision-making will be critical in the Through two games in the NCAA turnovers. or an open shot, sometimes at this level 9 seed Alabama. comfortable driving the lane and even Gators are in need of a pridler aside from Erving Walker. Contact John Boothe at jboothe@alligator.org. HOOPS, from page 13 KATIE AGOSTINAlligator Writer Close, but no cigar. vious appearances at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. better and better each week as we go along and to be at our men came up short with two the Gators will be looking to change that. During the NCAA Indoor proved he could perform well for the team under pressure. during the competition with dock stepped up and won naAfter Horn hurt himself dur ing pole vault warm-ups, Mcits third straight indoor national still pleased with his winning performance considering that during the indoor season. With the indoor season now over, the defending USA chammoving on to the outdoor season. drate a lot from being inside, like running indoors is the for his hips. Looking at his performance ning as much as he does. In addition to his indoor national tiWith his performance dur ing the indoor season, prise that dence going into the outdoor season. Outtrack and I have a better feel for winning the USA Championships last summer with an imchampionships less than two weeks ago has made him a tar get. I know I have some competition at the end toward naI know there will be a lot more McQuay, UF looking for outdoor successHolloway UF Bask etball

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JOSH JURNOVOYAlligator Writer The last time the Gators welcomed a ranked opponent to Gainesville, Floridas players experienced the closest game they have seen in their three years with the team. So it was a surprise when Tuesday nights game was one of the most one-sided wins they have had all season. No. 4 Florida (9-2) set the tone early and did not look back as it scored a teamNo. 8 Dartmouth (5-1) at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. have ever scored against a ranked opponent. team, a 12-11 double overtime loss to Syragetting the quick start on Tuesday was integral to the win. Whenever you can come out on any its going to be an emotional lift to your goals. In that same time span, Florida held Dartmouth to just one shot and the Big Green only passed the UF restraining line twice. Florida was able to disrupt Dartmouth in transition during the run by forcing the turnovers. Junior goalkeeper Mikey Meagher inon the night. attacker Gabi Wiegand was saved with ball out in transition, but Gators freshman force a turnover. goals on the ensuing possession. We just worked really hard to try and get the ball back as much as possible and When Wiegand failed to complete a 11th minute, Big Green goalkeeper Kristen of bounds. Bruns who wrapped around the right post for the goal, and the Gators lead by at least Right when I checked [Giovanniello], able to get the turnover and pass it to her The Florida defense was equally impressive in the win, holding the Big Green scoreless in the second half on 11 shots. Junior defender Sam Farrell said the defense was well versed in what the Big Green wanted to do offensively. They were really big on their cutters and back doors and we worked a lot on that in practice this past week, Farrell said. Stopping them on that was huge. ALLIGATOR, 15Brett Le Blanc / Alligator StaffFlorida attacker Kitty Cullen splits two Dartmouth defenders while attacking the goal David Carr / Alligator Staff BRYAN HOLTAlligator Writer wasnt quite himself. he is not proud of, the pitcher known for his emotional play has been rather low-key on the mound. Magliozzi even went as far as changing his warm-up But after striking out Samford third baseman emphatically let loose. I was trying to get on the highlight video, Maing. The gesture was equal parts excitement and relief, 1) as it defeated Samford (13-8) 5-3 in a gritty affair. With Magliozzi getting his third-career start, the Gators main focus was not overlooking a veteran Bulldogs squad before hitting the road Wednesday morning for a Thursday-Friday-Saturday rematch inning that saw Magliozzi strike out three but also allow a leadoff double and an RBI single, Florida answered with a Mike Zunino RBI single in the bottom of the frame. It would become a theme of the night. Every time they scored a run, we responded with Its tough to beat us if we do that. The Gators responded again with two runs in the second, highlighted by a Josh Tobias RBI single, to gain a lead that would be contested but never over Zunino and Taylor Gushue RBI hits as well as effective relief. Departing after his fourth-inning strikeout because of a strict pitch count (59 pitches), Magliozzis sixstrikeout, three-hit outing was followed by a threeI was a little concerned about (Samford) [Tuesday], to be honest with you, UF coach Kevin series. That happened quite a bit last year, but they were focused [Tuesday], they took care of the task at hand. against Vanderbilt, Florida had two on Tuesday one Just because someone makes one mistake, Im I feel very comfortable with Justin Shafer out there, hes swinging the bat good, hes a freshman. Im just going to keep running him out there.Magliozzi leads UF in gritty midweek winFlorida routs ranked Dartmouth at home, sets new goal record Whenever you can come out on any lead, whether it is one goal or tional lift to your team.Amanda OLearyUF lacrosse coach

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16, ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 UF CommunicationsFreshman linebacker Antonio Morrison goes through drills during a recent spring football practice. Morrison, Stewart battling for time at LBswitch assignments when an offensive lineman picked up his man on the blitz. But now, as the running back atop the Gators spring depth chart, Gillislee said improving his pass-protection skills is his main focus heading into next season, and the additional reps early this spring have already paid dividends. I had a little bit of trouble (in the past), but Im damn good at it now, Gillislee said. Running back by committee?: Coach Will Muschamp didnt rule out the possibility of the Gators using a With Gillislee and Mack Brown providing a more downhill style of running, fullback Hunter Joyer being able to run out of a one-back set, Trey Burton serving as an all-purpose back and the additions of Omarius Hines and Chris likes the options the offense has. Well see how everything goes, Muschamp said. Weve got some guys with different skill sets to see where they match with what were doing offensively. Morrison impressing early: With Jelani Jenkins and Jon Bostic cemented in the middle of Floridas defense, questions remain about who will join them at strongside linebacker with Lerentee McCray sidelined this spring with a shoulder injury. Junior Darrin Kitchens and sophomore Graham Stewart are listed on the two-deep depth chart, but Bostic has been impressed by two other young players: sophomore Michael Taylor and freshman Antonio Morrison. Taylor played in 12 games last season and recorded 36 tackles, including 4.5 for a loss. He also forced a fumble and intercepted a pass. Morrison, meanwhile, enrolled early in January as the No. 10 linebacker in the 2012 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com, and made a handful of explosive plays dur ing the weekends open practices. Antonio is proving that hes got the maturity to learn this defense and help contribute next year, Bostic said. Tebows next destination: Fourtime NFL MVP and former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was introduced Tuesday as the new Denver Broncos quarterback, signing a 5-year deal worth a reported $96 million. Vice president of football operations John Elway said it was possible the Broncos would attempt to trade former UF quarterback Tim Tebow. Multiple reports have listed the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers and New York Jets as potential suitors. Although the Jaguars reportedly appear to be the frontrunner, general manager Gene Smith is known to be against the move while new owner Shahid Khan said last month that he absolutely would have drafted Tebow if he were Jacksonvilles owner during the 2010 draft. The Jaguars drafted Blaine Gabbert with the No. 10 overall selection last season and also signed quarterback Chad Henne to a 2-year deal last week. Contact Tom Green at tgreen@alligator. org. FOOTBALL, from page 13